Senior Procurement Engineer – Sensors

Job title: Senior Procurement Engineer – Sensors

Location: Warton – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: £47,683+ (Depending on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

• Support all sourcing and strategic activities for defined suppliers, including negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions to align with business goals
• Collaborate cross-functionally as an integral member of the team, interfacing effectively across the Air business and with other key functions, such as Project Management, Engineering, Commercial, and Finance
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that product or service provisions comply with governance requirements, meet business and customer expectations, and deliver optimum value for money
• Manage and strengthen supplier relationships, acting as the primary interface for all commercial and contractual matters
• Lead and contribute to Senior Business Reviews with suppliers and customers, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations
• Proactively manage supplier risks and enhance supply chain resilience by implementing robust strategies and monitoring mechanisms
• Undertake regular travel to supplier sites as required, developing strong, hands-on relationships and addressing operational needs

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Proven experience in procurement, demonstrating proficiency in managing sourcing activities, supplier relationships, and purchasing processes with measurable success
• Advanced negotiation skills, with a proven track record in negotiating pricing and contractual terms and conditions effectively
• Excellent collaboration and communication abilities, enabling the development of strong, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Proficient in IT and toolsets, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office, particularly in Excel for data analysis and reporting
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to compile data, conduct in-depth analyses, and present actionable recommendations through reports and presentations

Desirable:

• Proven experience managing strategic supplier relationships and handling complex development contracts
• Pursuing or possessing professional qualifications, such as MCIPS, or holding a degree in STEM or a business-related discipline (e.g., Economics, Business, Finance)

Benefits:

You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Defensive Aids Sub-Systems (DASS) and Electronic Warfare Team:

The DASS and Electronic Warfare team, part of the Sensors Value organisation, manages strategic suppliers to deliver high-value, cost-effective solutions for advanced defence systems.

The team focuses on supplier performance, risk management, and cost reduction, while supporting Life Cycle Management and procurement governance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, they ensure smooth execution of sourcing strategies and resilient supply chains.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 16th May 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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